title: Simultaneous dislocation of the interphalangeal joints. A report of 2 cases.
abstract: Dislocations involving both proximal and distal interphalangeal joints in only one finger are rare. Two such cases are presented; the one was treated conservatively and the other surgically. Early reduction is mandatory for a good functional hand.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Natal, Durban.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Rajoo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Govender
authors.forename: I E
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Goga
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male